GRUESOME result of medieval SWORD strike on HEAD.
Modern History TV・2 minutes read
The bastard sword and falchion are discussed, showcasing their distinct features and historical significance in combat, including their design, usage, and potential post-battle fates. The swords' differences in weight, length, and design reflect their intended purposes, with the falchion's chopping ability emphasized through a demonstration on a ballistic head.
Insights
- The bastard sword, designed for versatility in combat with its two-handed capability and diamond cross-section, served as a knightly sidearm for enhanced reach in horseback battles, showcasing its adaptability for various fighting scenarios.
- The falchion, characterized by its longer end-heavy design suited for chopping, potentially wielded two-handed by mounted knights, emphasizes its brutal effectiveness in battle and the historical repurposing of such weapons due to their raw material value post-conflict.
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Recent questions
What are the characteristics of a bastard sword?
Versatile for one or two-handed use, 46 inches long, 1.6 kilograms, diamond cross-section.
Describe the design of a falchion.
Longer handle, single-edged, resembles orc sword, end-heavy for chopping.
How were the swords used in historical combat?
Bastard sword for knightly sidearm, falchion possibly two-handed by mounted knights.
What is the significance of the falchion's chopping ability?
End-heavy design ideal for chopping, less maneuverable for defense.
How do the swords differ in purpose and design?
Bastard sword versatile for one or two-handed use, falchion end-heavy for chopping.
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